The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Hidalgo County, NM, NM

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Hidalgo County, NM, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $564 to a high of $690, with an average of $627.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $636, a maximum of $778, and an average of $707.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $789, peaking at a maximum of $965, and averaging at $877.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,112, a maximum of $1,360, and an average of $1,236.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,339 to a maximum of $1,637, with an average of $1,488.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Hidalgo County, NM Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $564 $636 $789 $1,112 $1,339
Average Rent $627 $707 $877 $1,236 $1,488
High Rent(110%) $690 $778 $965 $1,360 $1,637
2023 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $524 $573 $716 $900 $1,219
Average Rent $582 $637 $795 $1,000 $1,354
High Rent (110%) $640 $701 $875 $1,100 $1,489
2022 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $495 $521 $653 $807 $1,119
Average Rent $550 $579 $726 $897 $1,243
High Rent(110%) $605 $637 $799 $987 $1,367
2021 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $517 $518 $661 $822 $1,094
Average Rent $574 $576 $734 $913 $1,215
High Rent (110%) $631 $634 $807 $1,004 $1,337
2020 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $516 $564 $643 $820 $1,050
Average Rent $573 $627 $714 $911 $1,167
High Rent(110%) $630 $690 $785 $1,002 $1,284
2019 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $501 $550 $630 $911 $1,027
Average Rent $557 $611 $700 $1,012 $1,141
High Rent (110%) $613 $672 $770 $1,113 $1,255
2018 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $487 $546 $627 $913 $1,003
Average Rent $541 $607 $697 $1,014 $1,114
High Rent(110%) $595 $668 $767 $1,115 $1,225
2017 Hidalgo County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $455 $520 $600 $816 $959
Average Rent $506 $578 $667 $907 $1,065
High Rent (110%) $557 $636 $734 $998 $1,172


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